This version is one of the first pressing by WME with WME and Warner-logo in matrix. Very close to R.E.M. – Automatic For The People.
This version has still the old price code ‘WE 852’ on back cover, later versions up to 1999 use the newer code ‘WE 833’, jewel case front has an etched Warner-logo in the right bottom corner. GEMA / BIEM version.
This release came with grey tray.
Recorded at:
Bearsville Studio, Bearsville, New York
Criteria Recording Studios, Miami, Florida.
Additional recording:
John Keane Studio, Athens, Georgia
Kingsway Studio, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bosstown Recording Studios, Atlanta, Georgia.
Mixed:
Bad Animals/Seattle, Seattle, Washington.
Mastered at Precision Mastering.
Published by Night Garden Music administered in this world among others by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Usage of the title and musical material of ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ by permission of Abilene Music, Inc.
Automatic for the people is the motto and service mark of Weaver D’s delicious fine foods in Clarke County, Georgia. A gracious thanks to Weaver D and his great establishment―”Automatic.”
All songs BMI
©℗ 1992 R.E.M./Athens, Ltd.
Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Time Warner company,
Made In Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe
Total running time: 48:53